News
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Wind warning issued for Saturday morning
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region in the morning of Saturday 29 June. An approaching cold…
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Yarra Junction Primary School celebrate the spirit of the Olympics
Yarra Junction Primary School students got in the spirit for the upcoming Olympics on Thursday 27 June. A herculean effort to combine the specialist subjects…
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Industry leaders elevate Planned Burns Taskforce
Around 60 of CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce recently gathered at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI) in Mount Macedon to gain expertise from key industry…
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Community battery coming to Yarra Junction
A community battery will be installed in Yarra Junction to reduce pressure on the local energy grid, thanks to a partnership between Yarra Ranges Council…
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How submissions helped shape the 2024/25 Yarra Ranges Council Budget
Yarra Ranges Council’s draft 2024/25 Budget was open for community feedback from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 19 May and resident’s thoughts have been factored…
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Yarra Ranges Council budget finalised and adopted
Yarra Ranges Council’s 2024/25 Budget has been signed off on the Tuesday 25 June council meeting. With funding commitments and project timelines finalised, as well…
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More funding for Victoria’s education curriculum
The State Government is delivering schools and teachers the resources they need to implement Victoria’s revised curriculum. Education Minister Ben Carroll announced on Friday 21…
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Career support for carers boosted with funding
An outer eastern carers support organisation has been able to introduce beneficial new programs after receiving significant funding from the State Government. Different Journeys is…
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Support for multicultural festivals
The State Government has continued its funding to support multicultural festivals and events across the state, and to help multicultural communities celebrate their culture, heritage,…
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One week left to apply for Australia Post’s Community Grant
Local organisations have just one more week to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Australia Post’s 2024 Community Grants program, which aims to…
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New-look Alyssa raises over $3000 for the World’s Greatest Shave
One Woori Yallock Primary School student was without a doubt the most popular kid in school on Wednesday 26 June as she sported a new…
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Nisbets thermometer does not comply with the mandatory standards
Nisbets Hygiplas Digital Water Resistant Thermometer has been recalled because the product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries, and it does…